Grange
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2020 - 2060
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, slow-cooked beef cheeks, mature hard cheeses
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The 2010 Grange represents a monumental milestone in the history of Australia's most celebrated wine, marking the 60th consecutive vintage release of this legendary label. The 2010 growing season in South Australia was nothing short of spectacular, characterized by optimal winter rainfall and a mild, warm spring that allowed for slow, even ripening. This vintage is a masterclass in multi-regional blending, sourcing fruit predominantly from the Barossa Valley, alongside components from the Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, and the historic Magill Estate. Composed of 96% Shiraz and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine underwent fermentation in stainless steel before being matured for 17 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads. This meticulous process has forged a wine of immense power, structural integrity, and profound complexity, carrying the legacy of Max Schubert's original vision into a modern masterpiece.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate near Adelaide, Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most iconic wineries, now headquartered in Nuriootpa, South Australia. The estate is celebrated for pioneering a unique house style centered on multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending, a philosophy perfected by legendary winemaker Max Schubert in the mid-20th century. Penfolds is globally renowned for its robust, structured red wines aged in premium oak, most notably its flagship Grange—a rich, collectible Shiraz-based blend—alongside acclaimed expressions like Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz and Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, while maintaining its deep South Australian roots, the producer has expanded its winemaking footprint to include exceptional terroirs in California, Bordeaux, and beyond.